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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,212.07, 459,645.78 and 204,213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,212.07, 459,645.78 and 204,213.06 is: 281,699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,212.07 : 459,645.78 = 204,213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,212.07/459,645.78 = 204,213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,212.07x = 459,645.78 × 204,213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,212.07x = 93,865,671,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,865,671,249.89/333,212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,699.49

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